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An emergency room doctor in Denver, Colorado started with the goal of creating a ski getaway. With the location and the focus on outdoor activities, the design team at Somrak Concept + Structure expanded that idea by taking...

The location is tucked into a protected forested area covered in trees with a creek nearby. It's an odd-shaped lot with a hillside and boulders, surrounded by nature. It was a huge challenge for architect Doug Pierson and...

As the Earth continues to warm, passive designs for natural ventilation and heating are no longer enough in many areas. To escape extreme temperatures in either direction, effective air conditioning and warming...

California real estate investment group City Ventures has recently announced the grand opening of Round Barn, a new townhome community that is composed of eco-friendly, solar-powered residences in Santa Rosa’s historic...

Optical illusions go hand-in-hand with architecture, but this tiny cube structure by Matt Thitchener Architect truly hovers over the landscape — with some help from embedded supports...

Sunlighten saunas use far-infrared radiation to lower blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and support detoxification. The founders of the company, one of whom overcame a decade of illness using infrared therapy, created...

These wonderful ceramic Nest heaters are designed to provide much-needed warmth to vulnerable communities in the region of Chiapas, Mexico. The prototypes, designed by Estudio äCo, utilize the properties of ceramics to dissipate...

LEAPfactory, the Italy-based company known for building gorgeous prefabricated structures in extreme locations, just unveiled their very first LeapHome...

This lush residential complex in Hanoi takes green living to the extreme. More than 50,000 trees, shrubs and colorful flowering vines were used to cover the Forest in the Sky building, virtually camouflaging it into the surrounding...

Stéphane Malka has designed a clever way of optimizing the energy efficiency of older urban structures while working within the restrictions of Parisian building codes...

The 250,000-square-foot building is the first facility in the United States to achieve all possible credits in the Indoor Environmental Quality category under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) v2009 Core and Shell...

The entire 450,000 square feet complex will be developed by Pooja Crafted Homes. 127 stacked sky villas will be 2,600 to 4,000 square feet, and each unit will have a private 500 square foot balcony. Inspired by the typology...

Canadian architects Architecturama have designed a breathtaking white cedar clad home on Lake Jasper. Not only is the design XXX, but contains numerous eco concious features such as.... Additionally, the interior is filled...

Canadian architects Architecturama have designed a breathtaking white cedar clad home on Lake Jasper. Not only is the design XXX, but contains numerous eco concious features such as.... Additionally, the interior is filled...

“We believe that musa lampyris could be a good fit for a variety of settings. In public spaces it could enhance the experience by blending in with existing plants, while providing the illumination as a bonus functionality....

Been efficient in our energy usage not only helps reduce the demands placed on the planet it can also save money. There are various ways in which you can reduce your energy usage ranging from energy efficient light bulbs...

In this day and age its important that any development be as green and as eco friendly as possible. This section provides information on the experts, products and services that will help your development be green.